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How to Say "top brass" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “top brass” is “cúpula” — C1 level.

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nounC1formal
military or police leaders
A small group of people in professional attire standing together on the highest floor of a modern building looking out a window.

Examples

La cúpula del partido decidió cambiar de estrategia.

The party leadership decided to change strategy.

Hubo una reunión urgente de la cúpula militar.

There was an urgent meeting of the military top brass.

Las decisiones se toman en la cúpula de la empresa.

Decisions are made at the top of the company.

Collective Noun

This word acts as a collective noun. It refers to a group of people but is singular in form. Use singular verbs: 'La cúpula decidió' (The leadership decided).

Using 'líderes' vs 'cúpula'

Mistake: “La cúpula son corruptos.”

Correction: La cúpula es corrupta.

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